Jimmy Webb – Still Within The Sound Of My Voice (eOne Music)
Jimmy Webb writes hits, and the many stars who owe their gold records to him—or would like to—showed up in the studio to pay their respects and lend their talents … Read more
Reviews
Mike Stinson – Hell and Half of Georgia (Poplar Cove)
Mike Stinson’s outlaw honky-tonk music bristles with the sidearm-carrying immodesty of Billy Joe Shaver and the trailer-park poeticism of John Prine. But Stinson’s broken heart doesn’t slump in a deep … Read more
10,000 Maniacs – City Winery (New York, NY)
10,000 Maniacs are back, touring in support of their new release, Music from the Motion Picture. Despite the departure of Natalie Merchant and tragic passing of guitarist Rob Buck, the … Read more
The Soul Of John Black – A Sunshine State Of Mind (Yellow…
Summer has passed, but if you’re looking for a way to hold on to that breezy, relaxed summer feeling, look no further. John Bigham, the force of the Soul of … Read more
Alice Cooper – Palace Theatre (Albany, NY)
Anyone who thinks show biz isn’t what it used to be hasn’t seen Alice Cooper. Costumes, lights, Goth fairy tales, four killer guitarists and enough energy to start up Frankenstein … Read more
Paul McCartney & Wings – Rockshow (Eagle Rock)
Filmed in Seattle during the triumphant Wings Over the World Tour in ’75 and ’76, Rockshow seizes the hysteria and presents Paul McCartney as he hasn’t been since: playing his … Read more
The Loomis Fargo Gang – The Prettiest Shade Of Blue (Self-released)
To describe this Norfolk, VA-based band as ambient folk would be an understatement. This five-piece Americana outfit is more akin to a state of mind. The music feels like a … Read more
Christian McBride and Inside Straight – People Music (Mack Avenue)
The name of this album reminds me of Louis Armstrong’s response when he was asked what he thought about folk music: “All music is folk music; I ain’t never heard … Read more
Ian Thomas – Little Dreams (Universal)
Given his popularity in his native Canada and his success as a songwriter for others (Santana, Bette Midler, America and Manfred Mann), it’s somewhat surprising that Ian Thomas isn’t better … Read more
Joseph Arthur – The Ballad of Boogie Christ (Lonely Astronaut)
Once included amongst the Dylan-inspired, idealistic ilk of post-alternative bards like Pete Yorn and Howie Day, singer/songwriter Joseph Arthur’s sheer poetic nature and experimental sonic proclivity is beyond comparison to … Read more
